Alberto Gilardino is doing a commendable job as the manager of Genoa and is being considered for several top jobs in Italy. The former striker is emerging as one of Italy’s ex-players who are excelling as managers of Serie A underdogs. Despite the club selling some of its key components in recent months, Gilardino has continued to maximize the potential …

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One of the major disappointments for Barcelona this season has been Oriol Romeu’s performances at the base of midfield. Considering that he was supposed to fill in the boots of Sergio Busquets, his underwhelming displays eventually compelled Xavi to relegate him to the bench. Even when chances were given to Romeu to rediscover his solid form from earlier in the …

This weekend’s Louisville City game against Indy Eleven will make history as the first USL game televised on free, over-the-air television courtesy of CBS. It’s part of CBS’s new broadcast deal with the USL that puts over 100 games across CBS platforms. Yet, this contest between Louisville City and Indy Eleven is historic because it brings the league to network …

Carlos Alcaraz moved to Juventus on loan from Southampton in January, with the Bianconeri agreeing to sign him for 49 million euros if they were happy with him at the end of the season. He has not had enough time to impress and earn a permanent move to the club and has just around ten games to prove his worth …

After falling down the pecking order under coach Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona and Ansu Fati decided it was best for the player to hone his skills on loan at Brighton. Though Fati arrived with enormous expectations, he has struggled to leave a significant mark in the Premier League, with a calf injury in November last year stunting his adaptation period. Fati …

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a move away from the club for months now. Bayern Munich has put the highly rated Italian manager atop their wishlist to replace Thomas Tuchel. Barcelona will also need a new coach following the pending departure of Xavi. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is departing at the end of the season, …

Newcastle’s squad have been no strangers to the treatment table this stop-start campaign and Eddie Howe has been no stranger to answering questions on players’ returns from injury. But the Toon boss was dealt a fresh blow in the last week after the confirmation that captain Jamaal Lascelles would require surgery on an anterior-cruciate ligament injury and would miss up …

Manchester City’s versatile attacker Phil Foden is one of the most sought-after soccer players in the world. The England international is an excellent marksman, can create chances at will, can dictate tempo with short and crisp passes, and, most impressively, does not lose his cool even for a second. The 23-year-old’s calculative head has helped him greatly outside the rectangle …

Newcastle United has reportedly made a first offer for Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand, according to rumors that surfaced from the Spanish media Friday night. Despite being a right-sided center back, the 27-year-old has spent his career playing on both sides. Despite having been born in France, he has nine times represented Spain national team. The 6′ 2″ Frenchman …